Theo Epstein talks about Joe Maddon changing Starlin Castro‘s role, and shows how to support a manager:

“The position that we’re in, the manager has to have the unfettered ability to put the team on the field every single game, every single inning that he thinks puts the club in the best position to win,” Epstein said, per CSN. “This isn’t a permanent thing or anything like that. It’s just a recognition of where we are in the standings, how many good options I think we have with the players we have returning now and it’s a nod to Joe’s ability to push the right buttons to put the best lineup on the field on any given night.”

That’s why the Cubs hired Maddon, and that’s what he delivered lately.